Are Ramen Noodles Fattening?

You may be aware that Ramen noodles do not provide much, if any, nutritional value, but are Ramen Noodles fattening?

Ramen noodles are a staple for just about every college student in America, but although cheap and easy to prepare, they are loaded in calories, fat and provide very little nutritional value.

In just one package of Ramen noodles there are nearly 15 grams of fat, which includes 4 grams of saturated fat. When consumed in excess, saturated fat can lead to major health problems, such as obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol. Saturated fat is considered to be ‘bad’ fat and causes detrimental effects on a person’s cholesterol levels and heart health.

Another problem with Ramen noodles and their ability to make you fat is that they are extremely low in fiber. In one package of noodles there are 1.5 to 2 grams of fiber, which is not enough to keep your digestive tract running smoothly. In order to keep your weight maintained and help keep your hunger at bay, food should consist of a lot of dietary fiber, but Ramen noodles don’t make the cut. They are very low in fiber and contribute to hunger shortly after consumption.

Ramen noodles are also rich in sodium, which can lead to bloating and added pounds around the midriff.  There is not a lot of nutrients and vitamins found in the food, and although inexpensive, may pack on unwanted pounds you are not looking for. So to answer the question “are Ramen noodles fattening”, the answer is yes!

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